Languages

The working language is English. The accent of Barbuda differs slightly from that of Antigua. Because many of the population are descended from African slaves, the common English spoken in this country has been impacted by African terms and phrases. Linguists believe that the dialect spoken on these islands is a kind of Creole English, also known as Broken English, Leeward Caribbean Creole, and Patwa. It can be seen as one of Antigua And Barbuda Culture, Customs and Etiquette.

Standard English was extensively spoken in the years preceding Antigua and Barbuda's independence, rather than Antiguan Creole. Antiguan Creole is often avoided by the elite and middle classes. Antiguan Creole is discouraged in the educational system, and instruction is given in Standard (British) English.

Many terms in the Antiguan dialect are derived from both British and African languages. This is evident in words such as "Ent it?" which means "Ain't it?" and "Isn't it?" which is dialectal and means "Isn't it?" Common island proverbs can frequently be traced back to Africa. In today's world, speakers may utilize vocabulary from either British or American English in everyday conversation. Furthermore, as the number of immigrants grows, Guyanese Creole, Trinidadian Creole, Jamaican Creole, and Bajan Creole are gradually influencing this creole language. Additionally, approximately 10,000 people speak Spanish.